Most people know how to identify toxic plants like Poison Ivy, “Leaves of three, leave them be.” However, the Wild Parsnip is a less known invasive species that is spreading throughout the Northland.

Present within the Keweenaw, wild parsnip poses many ecological threats such as reducing quality wildlife forage and the loss of species diversity. Like many other biennial invasives, wild parsnip is ...

Planning a hike or a nature walk? You probably know to avoid poison ivy by its distinguishable three leaves on a single stem or stinging nettle by its tiny hair-like projections. But there may be one ...

URBANA — I love parsnips. Often parsnips — large, white, carrot-like root vegetables — are substituted for celery in my soups and stews. The cultivated parsnip that we eat heralds from the ...

It appears harmless, and its yellow flowers are inviting. But if the sap from its stem gets on your skin, you’ll be in for one painful experience. Wild parsnip is showing up more and more throughout ...

A friend of mine was cutting plants back in a field and ended up with a horrible blistering rash. The plant he thinks may have done it was head high, with super large leaves and a stem as thick as a ...